Free UM men’s basketball tickets available for C. Gables residents

By Maria Rosa Higgins Fallon….Thanks to a recently approved 20-year development agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami, Coral Gables residents can receive up to four free tickets per household for the upcoming Canes Men’s Basketball games:

Game 1: Sunday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m. — University of Miami vs. Stetson University. Only 250 tickets are being distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Game 4: Wednesday, Jan. 19, 9 p.m. — University of Miami vs. Florida State University. Only 250 tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning Monday, Jan. 10, at 8 a.m.

The games will be played at the BankUnited Center on the University of Miami campus. Tickets will be distributed in person at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Dr., no earlier than the designated distribution date. Residents must show proof of residential address. Tickets are limited to four per household.

The development agreement between UM and the City of Coral Gables also will offer free admission tickets for upcoming women’s basketball and men’s baseball games. More information on upcoming offers will be made available as arrangements are finalized.

For additional information, contact the City of Coral Gables Parks and Recreation Department at 305-460-5600.